Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 410 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2478 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
17%
16%
White
66%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #2478 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
410 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Macomb CUSD 185 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break - No School
March 16, 2026 (Monday)
Half Day School Improvement Day/Last Day of School/End of 2nd Semester
May 22, 2026 (Friday)
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